Pope Leo XIV on Monday published the first major doctrinal document of his pontificate, an encyclical titled Magnifica Humanitas in which he calls for “disarming” artificial intelligence, warns of its risks to humanity, and delivers one of the most complete and firm apologies from the Vatican for the Catholic Church's historical role in slavery. “The word is strong, I know, but it has been chosen deliberately because this moment demands words capable of capturing attention,” the pontiff said during the presentation of the text at the Vatican, as reported by the BBC.

The 83-page papal circular titled “Magnificent Humanity” calls for government regulation of AI companies and protection and retraining of workers who may be impacted.

In his encyclical "Magnifica Humanitas," the pontiff warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or…

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, calls for disarming AI and rules out algorithmic warfare. Anthropic's Chris Olah presented alongside cardinals.

Pope Leo XIV says control of artificial intelligence must not remain in the hands “of a few” while warning that technology is fueling world conflicts, setting out his proposals in…

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery"…

Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for the 'disarming' and robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good...

Pope Leo called for the ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence, and warned of ‘new forms of slavery’ behind its rise.

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of “new forms of slavery”…

Pope Leo XIV called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical. He warned that the rapidly expanding technology risks fuelling warfare, exploitation…

Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

Pope Leo XIV’s AI manifesto urges ‘disarming’ artificial intelligence, condemns AI-directed weapons and warns of new forms of slavery and hidden exploitation.

The first U.S. pope called for ownership of AI data not to be left solely in private hands and for policy makers to protect the rights of workers and children.

Pope Leo XIV urged global leaders to regulate AI advancements, cautioning that unchecked development risks fueling conflict and concentrating power among a select few.

AI has been a core part of Pope Leo’s papacy

Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented…

In his "Magnifica Humanitas" encyclical, Pope Leo warns that as civilization grapples with the power of AI, the main challenge is remaining "profoundly human."

Pope Leo XIV called for the regulation of AI in his first encyclical to ensure it is used for the common good rather than profit.

Writing in "Magnifica humanitas", Pope Leo XIV says that AI 'amplifies the power of those who possess economic resources, expertise and access to data'.

In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV has called for much closer regulation of AI technology, particularly in military settings.

Pope Leo XIV urged tighter AI regulation over misinformation and war risks, while apologizing for the church's role in slavery.